Egalitarianism Eats Itself

In the bloody aftermath of the French Revolution, most of the Jacobins who had radicalized the population against the nobility and royalty in turn were swept away by the tide rushing forth from the guillotine’s blade. This wasn’t a fluke. Revolutionary movements tend to eat their own.

Egalitarianism promotes the leveling of all environmental influences. Just as (((Marx))) intended, instead of merely an equality of opportunity, the goal of liberal democracy is an equality of outcome. That means that nobody can have an advantage over anyone else. You can’t inherit wealth. (Estate taxes) All schools must be equal in enrollment and funding and quality of curriculum. (Desegregation bussing) Nutrition and emotional support must be comparable for all. (Government dieticians and counselors) In short, egalitarianism, in the whole nature vs. nurture debate wherein it’s generally accepted that about half of intelligence is inherited, eliminates the other half…